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EV Tires: Driving the Future of Mobility

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are no longer a niche category; they are becoming the backbone of the global automotive industry. With rapid adoption worldwide—led by China—a new demand has emerged: specialized EV tyres. These tyres are engineered differently from conventional PCR (Passenger Car Radial) tyres, designed to handle EV-specific challenges such as higher torque, heavier battery…

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What Tyre Patterns Move Fast in the GCC? – My Top 5 Picks from the ONYX Line

If you’ve ever worked in the tyre trade across the GCC—be it in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, or Bahrain—you’ll agree on one thing: tyres are not just about rubber and tread. They’re about reputation. Your reputation. Your customer's uptime. Your bottom line. As someone who works daily with fleets, importers, and regional distributors, I’m…

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Why Premium Chinese Tyres Cost More — And Why They’re Worth It

In recent years, premium Chinese tyre brands have reshaped the global market—evolving from low-cost alternatives into serious contenders for fleets, distributors, and commercial buyers. But with better quality comes higher prices. So, what makes top-tier Chinese tyres more expensive today than they used to be? Let’s break it down simply—component by component—and see why every…

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Navigating the EU’s Tariffs on Chinese Truck Tyres: What Buyers Need to Know in 2025

The European Commission has once again extended anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on truck and bus tyres imported from China. While this move is intended to support European manufacturers, its ripple effects are already being felt across the supply chain—from tyre importers to fleet operators struggling with rising costs. First enforced in January 2025, these tariffs…

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